By Lizzy Carr A cross-section of expectant mothers in Bauchi have openly embraced Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) during pregnancy, citing improvements in their health and pregnancy outcomes. The mothers shared their experiences during an engagement with our correspondent at Urban Maternity Primary Health Care Center, Kofan Ran, Bauchi. The recent engagement on MMS was born out of a three-day capacity-building training organized by CS-SUNN on strengthening the media’s role in anemia prevention in Nigeria. The women explained that the supplement helped them maintain strength throughout pregnancy and reduced common complications. Sadiya Garba, a mother of six, recounted her experience while…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on February 16, 2026. The Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Kayode Adegoke, which was released on Wednesday. According to NIMC, the move follows a presidential directive mandating it to take NIN registration to the grassroots across the country. The exercise is aimed at ensuring the comprehensive registration of every Nigerian citizen and legal resident, including children and adults, into the National Identity Database. NIMC said the ward-level enrollment will be conducted free of charge, adding that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s…
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) say they have strengthened their partnership in order to enhance Nigeria’s digital and human development. The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said during a courtesy visit to NYSC Headquarters on Wednesday, in Abuja, that the duo was committed to national development through a strategic engagement. Adeyanju said that the organisation’s critical role in delivering resilient digital infrastructure powers government operations and supports Nigeria’s broader transformation goals under the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS). He said that GBB’s collaboration with NYSC reflected a shared vision of building a digitally…
The Wife of Delta Governor, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, on Wednesday, launched a free medical outreach for children with special needs in Delta South. The event, which attracted scores of caregivers, medical professionals, and government functionaries, took place at Dom Domingos College, Warri. It was organised by the governor’s wife’s pet project, called ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, in partnership with the state Ministry of Health. In a speech at the event, Oborevwori said the initiative sought to promote public awareness about autism and other notable infants’ developmental conditions. She said that the programme also aimed ”to eliminate stigma and encourage inclusion…
Bauchi state has emerged overall winner of the 2025 Basic Education School Sports (BESS) competition, clinching 54 medals across sporting events. Ipede Joseph, President, Nigeria Association of SUBEB Sport Officers Forum (NASSOF), announced this at the closing ceremony of the second edition of the competition, on Wednesday in Bauchi. The final medal table showed that Bauchi clinched first position with 19 gold, 21 silver and 14 bronze medals, ahead of Delta, which finished second with 53 medals, while Kaduna State placed third with 23 medals. Joseph said Delta had secured the hosting rights for the next edition of the BESS…
The Federal Government, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), says no fewer than 22,000 farmers will benefit interest-free loans under its FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Programme. Mr Hamza Baba, the National Programme Manager, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) under NSIPA, said this at the inauguration of the Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0. and FarmerMoni Technical Working Group in Abuja on Wednesday. Baba, who described the loan as interest and collateral free, said that the loans aimed to strengthen agricultural productivity, and would be given to farmers across the country. “Under this particular scheme, we are expecting that…
Alphabet is raising nearly $32 billion in debt in under 24 hours, signalling just how expensive the global race to dominate artificial intelligence has become. The group commenced a $20 billion bond sale in the US and followed with major offerings in the UK and Switzerland, including a rare 100-year bond, something tech companies seldom issue. The demand was overwhelming, with investors placing more than $100 billion in orders for the US portion alone, according to people familiar with the deal. The timing matters. Alphabet announced just days earlier that it would spend up to $185 billion on capital expenditures…
Celebrity socialite and businessman, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said he will work against Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 general election. Cubana Chief Priest, who openly supported Obi during the 2023 polls, disclosed his new political stance on Instagram amid an online exchange with followers. The discussion was sparked by questions over his recent association with the pro-Tinubu “City Boy Movement.” When asked directly whether he intended to oppose Obi in the next election, he replied affirmatively, noting that he had previously campaigned for Obi while also serving as a special adviser to an…
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Learn2Earn have partnered to train 1million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers in tech in the next 10 years. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by Learn2Earn’s CEO, Kesiah Valkin, to DBI’s President, David Daser, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ashenews reports that the project is to support the efforts of the Nigerian Government to create millions of jobs in the digital space, and create hundreds of thousands of employable and digitally skilled young people. The collaboration will leverage DBI’s modern infrastructure, with 750 participants already undergoing training as part of the first cohort, including…
E-commerce company Jumia has ceased operation in Algeria, marking a pivotal step in the company’s move toward profitability and direct focus on high-growth markets. The disclosure was made in the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results released on Tuesday, February 10, 2025. The decision is considered a move to streamline operations and concentrate its resources where revenues and Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) are strongest, especially in Nigeria. The move follows similar exits from South Africa and Tunisia in 2024. According to the disclosure, Jumia’s decision to exit Algeria in February 2026 comes amid discouraging performance, which the company sees as a…